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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.36, 310.60 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.36, 310.60 and 184.28 is: 276.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.36 : 310.60 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.36/310.60 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.36x = 310.60 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.36x = 57,237.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,237.37/207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.03

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